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New Jersey Code Blue

Current Code Blue Activations 

Please be aware that Code Blue notifications and resources open in response to severe cold or storm events and change as quickly as the weather. Our listing reflects information most recently received by the counties. You can also refer to your county’s Office of Emergency Management web page.

*Code Blue Declarations below refer to the night of the listed date, unless otherwise stated. If no counties are listed below, there are no currently active declarations.

 

CountyDateTime
AtlanticDec 5-86pm-8am
BergenDec 4-77pm-7am
BurlingtonDec 4-67pm-7am
EssexDec 4-68pm-8am
HudsonDec 4-117pm-7am
MercerDec 47pm-7am
MiddlesexDec 4-67pm-7am
Monmouth Dec 5-76pm-9am
MorrisDec 4-87pm-7am
PassaicDec 5-78pm-10am
SomersetDec 4-88pm-9am
SussexDec 4,59pm-12pm

 

 

What is Code Blue?

Once a county declares a Code Blue, the information is shared through local media and social media outlets. It is also shared with NJ 211 and posted to this page. The activation dates are listed and once the Code Blue is deactivated, it is removed from this page. 

When temperatures drop below freezing and conditions pose a threat to unsheltered individuals, a network of agencies throughout New Jersey help people obtain shelter. During times such as these, County Offices of Emergency Management together with municipal government will often initiate and communicate a Code Blue Alert which enables authorities to make shelter arrangements for adults experiencing homelessness. The shelter arrangements may include the opening of Warming Centers for this specific need. The Code Blue activations, deactivations, and Warming Center listings that you find on this page are based on what NJ 211 receives from the individual counties. 

What are warming centers?

Many public libraries, shopping centers and senior activity centers serve as Warming Centers during business hours. Additional after-hours and overnight Warming Centers will be listed below for the public to view.

Statewide Homeless Hotline

For further assistance, you may reach the Statewide Homeless Hotline by dialing 211 or 877-652-1148 (If you are using a rotary dial phone, please dial 1-877-746-5211). Services are accessible in various languages for non-English speakers. ( Flyer)

Warming Centers

Warming Centers will be displayed below

Atlantic

Phone Number:
  • Main
    Dial 2-1-1 or 877-652-1148, Text your zip code to 898-211

305 New Jersey Ave
Absecon, NJ 08201

Phone Number:
  • Main
    609-646-2228

2416 Arctic Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Phone Number:
  • Main
    609-340-8816

Bergen

Phone Number:
  • Main
    Dial 2-1-1 or 877-652-1148, Text your zip code to 898-211

Burlington

Phone Number:
  • Main
    Dial 2-1-1 or 877-652-1148, Text your zip code to 898-211

Cumberland

Phone Number:
  • Main
    Dial 2-1-1 or 877-652-1148, Text your zip code to 898-211

Essex

Phone Number:
  • Main
    Dial 2-1-1 or 877-652-1148, Text your zip code to 898-211

55 Tillinghast St
Newark, NJ 07108

Phone Number:
  • Main
    862-763-4859

69 Bloomfield Ave
Montclair, NJ 07028

Phone Number:
  • Main Phone
    973-692-8857

47 Miller St
Newark, NJ 07114

Phone Number:
  • Main
    862-229-4461

Hudson

Phone Number:
  • Main
    Dial 2-1-1 or 877-652-1148, Text your zip code to 898-211

697 Avenue C (Corner of 31st Street)
Bayonne, NJ 07002

Phone Number:
  • Main
    201-858-6971

Mercer

Phone Number:
  • Main
    Dial 2-1-1 or 877-652-1148, Text your zip code to 898-211

Middlesex

Phone Number:
  • Main
    Dial 2-1-1 or 877-652-1148, Text your zip code to 898-211

200 John T O'Leary Blvd
South Amboy, NJ 08879

Phone Number:
  • Main Phone
    732-553-9622

Morris

Phone Number:
  • Main
    Dial 2-1-1 or 877-652-1148, Text your zip code to 898-211

214 Main St
Chatham, NJ 07928

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-635-8000 (PD Dispatch)
  • Alternative
    973-377-0100 (PD Dispatch)

250 West Main Street
Chester, NJ 07930

Phone Number:
  • Main
    908-879-7612

2 Burnham Rd
Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-539-0777 (PD Dispatch)

34 Chapel Hill Road
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-694-3519
  • After Hours
    973-694-5533 (PD Dispatch)

10 Hilltop Road
Mendham, NJ 07945

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-543-2993 (Borough Dispatch)
  • Alternative
    973-543-2581 (Township Dispatch)

40 Maple Ave
Netcong, NJ 07857

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-347-7700 (Police Dispatch)

530 Newark Pompton Turnpike
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-835-1700 (PD Dispatch)

28 Calais Road
Randolph, NJ 07869

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-895-3556
  • After Hours
    973-989-7010 (Police Dispatch)

82 East Main St
Rockaway, NJ 07866

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-627-5709
  • After Hours
    973-627-1314 (Police Dispatch)

Ocean

Phone Number:
  • Main
    Dial 2-1-1 or 877-652-1148, Text your zip code to 898-211

250 Riverwood Drive (off Whitesville Road)
Toms River, NJ 08753

Phone Number:
  • Main
    732-341-1000 (Facility)

Somerset

Phone Number:
  • Main
    Dial 2-1-1 or 877-652-1148, Text your zip code to 898-211

Sussex

Phone Number:
  • Main
    Dial 2-1-1 or 877-652-1148, Text your zip code to 898-211

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